Arts On The Avenue

Phetus is a New York artist with roots in the graffiti and street art movement. Originally from Long Island, now based in Manhattan, "Phetus" has been creating artwork under his "Phat Phace" icon since 1988. He was the founding member of the creative multimedia studio Elite Gudz. As the inventor and creator, Phetus along with the Elite Gudz staff released the "Graffiti Spraycan" application on iTunes.

Cassandra has studied Interactive Media Arts in Shanghai, Florence, Abu Dhabi, and New York through a B.S. from NYU Shanghai.​ Whether it be through artificial intelligence or upcycling plastic, Cassandra's work often ties to themes surrounding nature and identity. After growing up consistently producing traditional studio art, she is now passionate about exploring new techniques.

Marco Santini is an award-winning NYC-based artist, fashion designer, photographer, and inventor who draws inspiration from inclusion, positivity, and language. In 2007, he received a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistic Anthropology at Brown University, where he was intrigued by the relationship between communication, expression, and imagery. Santini worked at branding agencies in NYC before fully committing to the arts.

Carla Torres is a multidisciplinary artist born and raised in Quito, Ecuador. In 2006 she moved to New York City looking to expand her mind, her soul, and her vision as an artist. Since then her work has been exhibited in several galleries locally and internationally including the Queens Museum and the Noguchi Museum. Her work has also been awarded by the most prestigious illustration awards in the US, Canada, and Europe.

"I consider myself an urban landscape artist. I love to draw. I also love to paint but every painting begins with a line drawing I fill in like my own personal coloring book. I work from my own photographs for reference since my work is very detailed. I have a wonky sense of perspective that gives my landscapes an off kilter appeal. Color and pattern are predominate in my work. I use text often to add a humorous perspective to everyday street scenes."